How to start electricity, gas, and water in the Treasure Valley
Last checked Nov 10, 2026
To start utilities after a move to the Boise area, request electric service through Idaho Power, natural gas through Intermountain Gas, and water through the city or water utility that serves your address. The official pages linked here were last checked November 10, 2026. We do not list fees or connection times that those pages do not state.
How do I start electricity?
Use Idaho Power's official Start, Stop, or Move Service tools to request service at your new address. If you are moving into a newly built home, Idaho Power may also have construction or inspection requirements; follow the instructions on its official service pages rather than informal checklists.
How do I start natural gas?
Intermountain Gas publishes an official Start, Stop, or Transfer Service page. Use that page, or the contact method it lists, to start service. Instructions can differ for existing customers and new customers, so rely on the utility's current language.
How do I start water service?
Water service is local. In Boise, the City of Boise new-resident page and the Veolia Water start-service portal are the official starting points — confirm the exact steps on those pages, including any Idaho-specific instructions on the form. Meridian, Eagle, Kuna, Nampa, Garden City, and Star each publish official utility or water-district pages. For Caldwell, start at the city's official website and confirm the current utility-billing start-service page before you request service.
What official pages should I use in each city?
- Boise: City of Boise — New Resident ; City of Boise — Curb-it trash
- Meridian: City of Meridian — Utility Billing
- Eagle: City of Eagle — Utilities ; City of Eagle — Areas of Service ; City of Eagle — Utility Billing & Payment Options ; City of Eagle — Recycling & Trash Services
- Kuna: City of Kuna — Utility Billing
- Nampa: City of Nampa — Start Service form
- Caldwell: City of Caldwell official website
- Star: Star Sewer & Water District ; Republic Services — Star, ID municipality page
- Garden City: Garden City — Water/Sewer/Trash
Common questions about starting utilities
Who provides electricity in the Treasure Valley?
Idaho Power is the investor-owned electric utility that publishes a start, stop, or move service tool for customers. Use Idaho Power’s official start-service pages to request service at a new address.
Who provides natural gas?
Intermountain Gas publishes an official page for starting, stopping, or transferring service. Follow that page for current instructions.
How do I start water service?
Water providers vary by city. Boise residents should use the City of Boise new-resident guidance and the Veolia Water start-service portal. Other cities publish utility-billing or start-service pages linked below. Confirm the provider that serves your exact address on the official city page.
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